At a Glance
Median Income
$58,092
$29,512 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
Zillow: $257,064
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Foley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Foley residents earn a median household income of $58,092 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,512. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,490 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Foley is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,064. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Foley reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,439/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Foley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,685
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,092
Per Capita$29,512
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$4,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,006
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$257,064
Housing Units1,006
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,439/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,139 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Foley was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.